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\015 I have an ei system 103a computer and i need to restore it but i can't find the recovery discs...is there a place where i can get them from for free?\015

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Hi,\015\012\015\012unfortunately most companys supply the recovery cds at a cost.\015\012your other option, is to install an operating system ( Windows/Linux ) to get the system up and running, then check the device manager to see what device drivers need to be updated.\015\012\015\012Mike @ compurepair.

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